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What is defined as preterm birth?
What is defined as preterm birth?
- Birth occurring at or before 35 weeks of pregnancy (correct)
- Birth of twins or multiples
- Birth of a baby weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces
- Birth occurring after 40 weeks of pregnancy
Which of the following best describes the Apgar Scale?
Which of the following best describes the Apgar Scale?
- A measurement of infant length and weight
- A scale for measuring brain development in infants
- A test used to evaluate maternal health during pregnancy
- A method for assessing infant health immediately after birth (correct)
Which type of delivery involves surgically removing the baby from the mother?
Which type of delivery involves surgically removing the baby from the mother?
- Vaginal delivery
- Cesarean delivery (correct)
- Home birth
- Natural birth
What is considered low birth weight for infants?
What is considered low birth weight for infants?
Kangaroo care primarily involves what type of interaction between parent and baby?
Kangaroo care primarily involves what type of interaction between parent and baby?
Which of the following statements is true regarding extremely low birth weight infants?
Which of the following statements is true regarding extremely low birth weight infants?
What is a common benefit of kangaroo care for infants?
What is a common benefit of kangaroo care for infants?
What indicates that an infant is small for date?
What indicates that an infant is small for date?
What is the primary function of the umbilical cord?
What is the primary function of the umbilical cord?
During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?
During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?
What misconception does 'ethnic gloss' convey?
What misconception does 'ethnic gloss' convey?
What is the duration of the fetal period in prenatal development?
What is the duration of the fetal period in prenatal development?
Which statement accurately describes the first trimester of prenatal development?
Which statement accurately describes the first trimester of prenatal development?
Which structure envelops the preliminary tissues of the entire body during early development?
Which structure envelops the preliminary tissues of the entire body during early development?
What does the term 'trophoblast' refer to in prenatal development?
What does the term 'trophoblast' refer to in prenatal development?
What is a significant concern associated with gender bias in research?
What is a significant concern associated with gender bias in research?
At what age do infants begin to distinguish between male and female faces?
At what age do infants begin to distinguish between male and female faces?
What is the primary method used to assess whether infants can distinguish between different stimuli?
What is the primary method used to assess whether infants can distinguish between different stimuli?
What type of grasp involves using the whole hand to hold an object?
What type of grasp involves using the whole hand to hold an object?
What phenomenon describes a decrease in responsiveness to a repeated stimulus?
What phenomenon describes a decrease in responsiveness to a repeated stimulus?
What is intermodal perception in infants?
What is intermodal perception in infants?
What describes insecure disorganized babies?
What describes insecure disorganized babies?
At what age do infants start to prefer salty tastes?
At what age do infants start to prefer salty tastes?
Which term describes the ability of infants to perceive an object as unchanged in size despite changes in distance?
Which term describes the ability of infants to perceive an object as unchanged in size despite changes in distance?
Which of the following best explains reciprocal socialization?
Which of the following best explains reciprocal socialization?
What role does scaffolding play in parenting during the first year?
What role does scaffolding play in parenting during the first year?
Which group is more likely to support the idea that nature plays a significant role in perceptual development?
Which group is more likely to support the idea that nature plays a significant role in perceptual development?
What is a key focus of developmental social neuroscience?
What is a key focus of developmental social neuroscience?
Which caregiving style is primarily associated with mothers?
Which caregiving style is primarily associated with mothers?
Which hormone is emphasized in the maternal-infant bond?
Which hormone is emphasized in the maternal-infant bond?
How do fathers typically interact with their infants compared to mothers?
How do fathers typically interact with their infants compared to mothers?
What indicates the importance of caregivers' sensitivity?
What indicates the importance of caregivers' sensitivity?
What tends to happen to adults' happiness as they age?
What tends to happen to adults' happiness as they age?
What does the continuity-discontinuity issue refer to in development?
What does the continuity-discontinuity issue refer to in development?
What is the primary motivation for behavior according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory?
What is the primary motivation for behavior according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory?
Which crisis corresponds to the stage of development from 1 to 3 years in Erikson’s theory?
Which crisis corresponds to the stage of development from 1 to 3 years in Erikson’s theory?
How does life experience affect happiness in older adults?
How does life experience affect happiness in older adults?
In developmental theories, what does 'social age' refer to?
In developmental theories, what does 'social age' refer to?
What is the first crisis identified in Erikson's psychosocial stages?
What is the first crisis identified in Erikson's psychosocial stages?
Which statement about happiness in older age is true?
Which statement about happiness in older age is true?
